SAP SuccessFactors Engineer, £65,000-£70,000
Location: Hybrid-Oxford
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Internal Technology
About the Opportunity
We\'re partnering with a leading UK organisation embarking on a major People & Culture technology transformation, centred around the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors.
Our client is a globally recognised market leader in data, analytics and technology, providing critical insights that support strategic investment and business decision-making across complex international markets.
With a workforce of nearly 1,000 professionals operating across multiple regions worldwide, the organisation combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative solutions to a diverse global customer base.
As part of an ambitious digital transformation programme, the business is making significant investment in its internal technology landscape, including the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors to modernise and enhance its People & Culture capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where technology is viewed as a key enabler of business success, offering the chance to influence the future of a global HR platform from the outset.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Engineer to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a brand-new HR technology platform. You\'ll join the project during implementation, working alongside an experienced implementation partner before becoming the in-house technical expert responsible for the ongoing support, optimisation and evolution of the SuccessFactors landscape.
If you\'re someone who enjoys owning a platform, influencing best practice and driving continuous improvement, this role offers genuine long-term impact and career development.
The Role
Initially, you\'ll become a key member of the SAP SuccessFactors implementation project, acting as the internal technical SME and working closely with project stakeholders and implementation partners to ensure a successful deployment.
Following go-live, you\'ll take ownership of the platform, ensuring it remains secure, stable and continuously improved to meet evolving business needs.
Working closely with HR, Business Analysts and wider Technology teams, you\'ll translate business requirements into scalable SAP SuccessFactors solutions while ensuring excellent service delivery and governance.
Key Responsibilities
SAP SuccessFactors Administration & Support
- Maintain, support and optimise the SAP SuccessFactors environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve functional and technical issues.
- Manage escalations with external Application Management Support partners.
- Prepare for and coordinate SAP\'s bi-annual release updates.
- Ensure system availability, performance and service levels are consistently achieved.
- Promote security-first design principles and best practice.
Configuration & Continuous Improvement
- Configure and enhance SAP SuccessFactors in line with evolving business requirements.
- Identify opportunities to automate HR processes and improve user experience.
- Collaborate with HR stakeholders to deliver scalable system enhancements.
- Follow established change management and governance processes.
Integrations
- Monitor and support existing SuccessFactors integrations.
- Deliver new integrations in partnership with Technology and Integration teams.
- Assist with troubleshooting integration issues across connected systems.
Reporting & Data
- Develop HR reports and dashboards within SuccessFactors.
- Produce meaningful workforce insights for key stakeholders.
- Perform regular audits to maintain data quality and integrity.
Documentation & Training
- Maintain technical and functional documentation.
- Support the creation of business process documentation.
- Deliver knowledge transfer and user training where required.
Security & Compliance
- Ensure employee data remains secure and compliant with data protection regulations.
- Support compliance with information security standards and internal governance policies.
- Work closely with HR and Legal teams to maintain regulatory compliance.
About You
You\'ll be an experienced SAP SuccessFactors professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 3 years\' hands-on SAP SuccessFactors administration, configuration and support experience.
- Experience supporting SAP SuccessFactors within a global organisation.
- Strong understanding of SAP SuccessFactors architecture.
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification plus at least one additional module certification.
- Knowledge of HR best practice across core SuccessFactors modules.
- Experience working within Agile environments using tools such as Jira.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- A collaborative approach with excellent relationship-building skills.
Desirable
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Time Management certification.
- SAP SuccessFactors Compensation certification.
- SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification.
- SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals certification.
- Experience supporting large-scale HR transformation programmes.
What\'s on Offer
Alongside the opportunity to shape a major HR technology transformation, our client offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Enhanced parental support
- Salary exchange pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Additional employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to become the technical owner of a newly implemented SAP SuccessFactors platform within a business that is investing heavily in its People Technology strategy.
You\'ll have genuine influence over the future direction of the platform, work with senior stakeholders across the organisation and play a key role in delivering innovative HR technology solutions that make a real business impact.